It’s been a jaw-dropping year for the New York Yankees, with performance metrics that starkly contrast their historical prowess. Traditionally armed with a powerhouse offense and backed by a lavish payroll, the Yankees’ investments this year have conspicuously underperformed.
The strategic acquisition of older veterans and players with inconsistent health records hasn’t paid dividends. A striking testament to this is the Yankees’ dismal performance concerning runners in scoring position (RISP).
The Yankees’ Troubling RISP Stats
To illustrate, the Yankees recorded the fewest at-bats with RISP this season, standing at 1,094. Their numbers also reveal the second-lowest runs, the fewest hits, a 25th-place rank in home runs, the second-lowest RBIs, and the second-worst position in batting average.